If leading rusher sits, former Chief is likely to play

10:28 PM,
Nov. 18, 2009

Cedric Benson did not practice Wednesday as he continues to recover from a hip flexor injury.

Written by

Joe Reedy
jreedy@enquirer.com

CINCINNATI - Although everyone continues to stress that everything is operating smoothly, it is looking more like Larry Johnson could be in the lineup for the Bengals Sunday in Oakland.

Johnson practiced with the team for the first time Wednesday and did get a couple of snaps, but mostly tried to immerse himself in the playbook. Also on the field was Cedric Benson, but he did not practice as he continues to recover from a hip flexor injury.